The Devil's General (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1955, The Devil's General is a drama, war and history film directed by Helmut Käutner, running about 117 minutes. “They bought his soul and put him in command of Hell!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Curt Jurgens stars as a courageous Luftwaffe officer. Jurgens loves the service, even though he barely tolerates the Hitler regime. Sickened by wartime Nazi atrocities, Jurgens renounces his government, and is imprisoned and tortured as a result. Once released, the general takes pity on a downtrodden Jewish family. This isolated act of kindness is a point in his favor when Jurgens stands before Satan himself for his final judgment. The Devil's General was based on an immensely successful postwar play by German author Carl Zuckmeyer.
Who’s in it. The Devil's General stars Curd Jürgens as Gen. Harry Harras, Marianne Koch as Dorothea 'Diddo' Geiss, Viktor de Kowa as SS-Gruppenführer Schmidt-Lausitz and Karl John as Ingenieur Karl Oderbruch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Devil's General has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil's General page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's General tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil's General (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Devil's General change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Devil's General worth watching?
- The Devil's General holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Devil's General?
- The Devil's General stars Curd Jürgens, Marianne Koch, Viktor de Kowa, Karl John and Harry Meyen.
- When was The Devil's General released?
- The Devil's General was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.